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  2. Dog flea - Wikipedia

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    Problems caused by fleas may range from mild to severe itching and discomfort to skin problems and infections. Anemia may also result from flea bites in extreme circumstances. Furthermore, fleas can transmit tapeworms and diseases to pets. When fleas bite humans, they may develop an itching rash with small bumps that may bleed.

  3. The plague, fevers, tularemia: The diseases fleas can carry ...

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    There are more than 2,000 species of tiny (0.04 to 0.15 inches), wingless, blood-sucking fleas that live on the body of the host they infest. Although fleas cannot fly, they have developed ...

  4. Typhus - Wikipedia

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    Murine typhus is caused by flea bites so take steps to avoid fleas. This can be done by making sure pets do not have fleas and if they do, treat them, stay away from wild animals, use insect repellent to keep fleas away, and wear gloves when dealing with sick or dead animals. Take steps to ensure rodents or other wildlife do not get into your home.

  5. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    A bite is defined as coming from the mouthparts of the arthropod. The bite consists of both the bite wound and the saliva. The saliva of the arthropod may contain anticoagulants, as in insects and arachnids which feed from blood. Feeding bites may also contain anaesthetic, to prevent the bite from being felt.

  6. Fact check: Are sand fleas biting you on the Myrtle ... - AOL

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    A sand flea is a tiny relative of the crab. But are they causing you to itch or is it something else?

  7. Here's Everything You Need to Do to Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home

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    Don't let fleas take over your house. Follow these expert tips on how to get rid of fleas on pets (dogs included!), furniture, bedding and even in your yard.

  8. Tungiasis - Wikipedia

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    Tungiasis is an inflammatory skin disease caused by infection with the female ectoparasitic Tunga penetrans, a flea also known as the chigoe, chigo, chigoe flea, chigo flea, jigger, nigua, sand flea, or burrowing flea (and not to be confused with the chigger, a different arthropod).

  9. 28 Best Flea and Tick Medicines for Dogs - AOL

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    When it comes to protecting our canine companions from the persistent threat of fleas and ticks, choosing the right medicine is of paramount importance. These pesky parasites not only cause ...